Job Advert
NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
VACANCY: ASSOCIATE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ADVISOR – Maternity & Neonatal Services
GRADE: Band 6
HOURS: 30 hrs per week Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.
BASE: NHS Lothian – Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh / required to travel between sites
We are seeking a motivated individual with a passion for improving the quality of patient care within NHS Lothian. With proven experience in person-centred care and change management, you will have an associate lead role in embedding continuous quality improvement as an integral part of planning and delivery of clinical care and in taking forward quality improvement programmes within Maternity & Neonatal Services.
This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to work within the Quality Improvement Support Team (QIST) and specifically Maternity & Neonatal Services. The role will contribute to tangible, sustainable improvement in safety, experience and outcomes of care, using the quality improvement framework.
Applicants will demonstrate an interest and experience in quality improvement and patient safety. The ability to communicate effectively to gain positive engagement with clinicians and the use of data for improvement will be central to this role.
Applicants must have experience of coaching for improvement in frontline, multidisciplinary teams. Applicants will also have experience of training in and the effective application of the IHI model for improvement to lead the implementation of quality and patient safety improvement programmes.
Expertise in change management is essential, with the ability to engage, motivate, challenge and influence others to achieve change at a managerial and NHS clinical level.
Applicants must have proven improvement expertise and programme management experience. The successful candidate must therefore have an ability to analyse a range of qualitative and quantitative data at a programme level, processing this data using and developing measurement frameworks, using Microsoft Excel and Word. The production of reports providing feedback on progress is a key function of these posts.
The successful candidate must have well developed interpersonal skills, and be able to communicate effectively and appropriately with staff at all levels within and out with the organisation. A flexible approach to work and an ability to work well within teams is also essential.
Candidates will be educated to Degree level or equivalent level of experience with evidence of continuing professional development, particularly in relation to quality and safety improvement and assurance in a healthcare setting.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact
Carolyn Swift, Quality & Safety Improvement Lead, Tel: 07831 540983 or email carolyn.swift@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***